Map, evacuations and other updates on August 24 - KCRA
KCRA • • general
Key Points:
- The Hawk Fire, which began late Saturday near Reno, Nevada, has burned over 15,000 acres, injured at least six people including three firefighters, and destroyed an unknown number of homes.
- Evacuation warnings have been issued in Sierra County, California, affecting areas such as Verdi and Long Valley, with shelters and animal care facilities established for evacuees.
- Highway 395 in Washoe County is closed due to the fire, and emergency power outages affected over 14,000 customers before power was restored.
- Firefighters face challenges from warm temperatures, dry vegetation, and wind-driven flames, with assistance coming from strike teams in California and activation of Nevada’s National Guard.
- The fire is believed to be human-caused but not intentional, and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency in response.
